Parking Lot Maintenance: What Type of Sealer Should You Apply?
SPONSORED POST Warmer weather inevitably leads us to think about Spring & Summer maintenance projects, including when to apply a sealer to parking lots in your communities. The industry standard product for commercial parking lot sealer up until the past 10 years was a coal tar emulsion sealer. The base material is refined coal tar which […]
Tales of an Emerging Leader Under 40
When I began my career in community management in 2017 as an assistant, I was a member of Community Associations Institute (CAI), but engagement was not heavily encouraged for on-site staff. I was not involved and never went to any events. Five years later, after being promoted to community manager in 2021, I had more […]
Toxic Water? When Community Ponds Can Become Deadly
Most community waterbodies are man-made to prevent flooding and capture pollutants by collecting and filtering stormwater runoff. They can also offer aesthetic allure and recreational advantages, which may contribute to increased property values and community desirability. Despite these benefits, they can present substantial risks if not properly managed. Eroded shorelines may collapse, posing dangers to […]
Spring Planting: Selecting the Right Species for the Right Location
With Spring fast approaching – getting your planting ideas together and selecting the “right species for the right locations” is imperative. Early, carefully timed planting has lasting benefits. It is imperative to select the ‘right plant for the right location’ if you want less maintenance and more success. That is not to say that all […]
The Modern Juggle
By Charlena Frank, CAI Keystone Meeting & Events Coordinator Balancing work, social, and family life today differs significantly from previous generations. The rapid advancement of technology in the past decade has revolutionized society, leading to unprecedented changes in our professional and personal lives. Careers that were once distant aspirations for our parents are now becoming […]
Spotlight on Gawthrop Greenwood – Attorneys at Law at Spring Managers Symposium
SPONSORED CONTENT By now you’ve heard: The attorneys at Steven L. Sugarman & Associates and Landis & Setzler, PC are now a part of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, creating one of the largest law firms supporting homeowners associations (HOAs), planned communities and condominium associations in Pennsylvania. The entire team is looking forward to seeing all of […]
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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Maintain Structural Integrity of Residential Housing
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed S2760/A4384, which puts in place additional procedures for inspecting, evaluating, and maintaining the structural integrity of certain residential housing structures across the state. Together, these procedures will help ensure the safety, stability, and resilience of New Jersey’s condominiums and coops for generations to come. “Today we underscore that we […]
The Scrooge Effect: Common Winter Complaints and How to Address Them
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article courtesy of Macy Balmer, Digital Marketing Coordinator, with SERVPRO Team McCabe. The holidays are the most wonderful time of year until they aren’t. Along with cold weather, wintertime can bring on an array of emotions and feelings. It’s important to be mindful of the wide realm of needs when addressing tenant […]
What are Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on Eiseman Construction’s blog and is shared by permission. Winter’s arrival brings picturesque scenes of frost on windowpanes, snow people in the yard, snow-covered roofs, and icicles hanging from eaves. However, the season’s snowy charm also can bring headaches for homeowners such as icy sidewalks, snow removal, and ice dams. […]